Fortunately, in spite of the hot and wet (near record for July) summer days, we are members of a Club that offers plenty of activities to get us out and keep us going like the Energizer bunny.

For example, since January VP Lucy Salas (our day trip chairman too) has developed trips to a) Bluebonnet Opry in Brenham; b) Hindu & Buddhist Temples in Stafford; c) Ship Channel Boat in Houston; d) Ocean Star Energy Center in Galveston. Plenty of variety that continues with the soon-to-be August trip to the Third Coast Theater with their family comedy improv. Please examine the flyer at the Day Trips tab and let Lucy know you're going ASAP! Pay at the August luncheon!!

In addition, luncheon speakers (mostly recruited by our Programs Chairman, Lonnie Buckner) have been numerous as well. Their varied topics include a) AARP's Tax-Aide Program; b) the State of TI; c) services for seniors offered by the Neighborhood Centers, Inc.; d) Scams and Schemes explained by the Houston BBB; and e) How to Find a Good Auto Shop. Enlightening, educational, entertaining.

Our new hardware, the Epson projector and screen purchased with garage sale money [ref this issue of Vigor, 2009], has seen extensive use since purchase in late April. Particularly, in June past-president/historian Israel Morales treated us to a stunning slideshow of his vacation to the middle East, particularly the Holy Lands. At the July luncheon, our guest speaker, Kathryn van der Pol, gave her presentation utilizing her laptop computer hooked up to our projection hardware. Read a condensed account of her presentation at the Meetings tab.

On a sad note, six of our TIRET members have passed away recently. Lynn Stefan, our Sunshine Committee Chairperson, mails sympathy or get-well cards (as soon as she becomes aware) to the family or ill member on behalf of the Club. The Personal News section of this (and last) Vigor contains her latest inputs. We are their friends….we are their co-workers. It's up to us to keep their memory alive.

What's coming up? Check our Calendar tab. New date for the TI RETIREES' BBQ DINNER. Jot down these important dates in indelible ink on your calendar right now.

Drop by our meetings,
Sign up at the meetings or via phone/e-mail,
Show up at the event and have a truly good time,
See you there!

Daryl Moss
Ph. 281-494-7889 dbmoss@windstream.net

The Texas Instruments Retiree Club of Houston (TIRET) is chartered under the sponsorship of the Hou-Texins Association (HTA). The primary purpose of the TIRET is to provide a social environment encouraging intra fellowship for TI ex-employees and their spouses residing in the greater Houston area. It functions as a venue for education, recreation, entertainment, and self-improvement for the membership.